Ronda Carnegie: We’re on the Cusp of Solving Climate Change

Oct 31

Ronda Carnegie: We’re on the Cusp of Solving Climate Change

Listen in as Kristine and Ronda discuss:

How to get people off the sidelines on climate–reaching those who are concerned but not activated
Why women hold the key to an abundant climate future: They are the most impacted and the most impactful when it comes to this issue
The genesis of Project Dandelion and why the dandelion is the perfect and powerful symbol for a women-led climate justice movement
Practices to counterbalance the fatigue of change work – birdwatching, reading and writing haikus, a dance-off to end the day, and anything by Pablo Neruda
The difference between an ecosystem and an echo-system
How climate change is the ultimate “think global, act local” movement
And listen through to the end to hear Ronda talk about working at TED before anyone knew what it was!

Key Takeaways:

Why dandelions inspire. They grow on every continent. They’re pollinators and a source of fuel for humans. They are resilient and regenerative. They have all the properties of what impact needs today.
We are on the cusp of the just transition, and the cusp is the hardest part. If we focus on hope, not fear, we will get there faster.
Learn from the matriarchy. Be radically open and generous in what you're doing. Be aware of how you hold space. Witness others and their lived experience.
Don’t “mansplain” to Mary Robinson. The former President of Ireland is an inspired female leader who got an audience with the Sultan at COP28 climate conference, which made all the difference for the future of the planet. Ronda was there!

"We want to really empower the next generation to be able to feel like they can own this and move it forward." — Ronda Carnegie

More about Ronda Carnegie:

Passionate about leading movements to inspire change. Ronda has built and transformed global brands from The New Yorker to TED among others. Her role as part of the original executive team at TED led to unprecedented growth in TED's history from a single conference to a media company. She founded the TED Institute during her tenure, which helps organizations unlock institutional knowledge and surface innovative thinking. She co-founded TEDWomen, both new ventures for TED, while building a portfolio of assets to drive the impact mission and revenue growth for the brand overall. As the Co-Founder of Connected Women Leaders and Project Dandelion, Ronda has dedicated herself to the climate and gender movements. Eagar will contribute to dynamic working groups focused on world-changing ideas, and Ronda sits on the Board of GOOD/Upworthy, a media company. She also serves on the advisory board of Giide, an interactive audio technology company.

Connect with Ronda:
Website: https://www.projectdandelion.com/

Website: https://www.connectedwomenleaders.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projdandelion

Connect with Kristine:

Website: https://www.impactfullinc.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactfull_inc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-breese-michie/